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DONALD GEORGE WITT

May 15, 1938 - Dec. 28, 2024 Don George Witt, 86, went to Heaven early in the morning of Dec. 28, 2024, at Turning Brook of Alpena. Don was born on May 15, 1938, in Alpena, to Herman and Ella (Werner) Witt. He was preceded in death by five of his siblings: Martin Witt, Margaret Zitlaw, ...

RITA STELLA COOK

April 10, 1929 - Dec. 26, 2024 Rita Stella Cook, 95, passed away on Dec. 26, 2024, at Besser Senior Living Community where she resided for the past year. Rita was born April 10, 1929, to the late Leo and Gertrude (Stoinski) Tadajewski. She was a lifetime resident of Alpena and graduate of ...

STEVEN M. GAPSKE

Dec. 27, 2024 Steven M. Gapske, 61, of Alpena passed away Dec. 27, 2024 at MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena. He is survived by his wife Debra, his children, Josh Lutey, who preceded him in death, Jesse (Val) Stoddard, Laura Gapske, Kara (Gerald) McDaniel, and Ryan (Lindsey) Gapske. Steve’s joy multiplied with the arrival of each grandchild, Victoria (Cody) Krentz, Jayden Stoddard (Alexis Parks), Gage Lutey, Adeline Lutey, and Trent Burns. His heart swelled even further with the birth of his great-grandchildren, Stella and Brayden Krentz, his sisters, Patti (Mark) Byce and Nancy ...

DANIEL ANTHONY GEIERMAN

Feb. 26, 1938 - Dec. 21, 2024 Mr. Daniel “Dan” Anthony Geierman, 86 of Hillman, Michigan died on Dec. 21, 2024 at his home. He was born on Feb. 26, 1938 in Monroe, Michigan to the late John and Edna Marie (Sullivan) Geierman. He served his country proudly in the United States Army. ...

MELVINA FAYE LaPOINTE

Oct. 24, 1934 - Dec. 26, 2024 Melvina Faye LaPointe age 90 of Belknap Township passed into the presence of our Lord and Saviour on Dec. 26, 2024 from Orchard Manor. She was born in Petersville to Harold and Viola (Bredow) Kortman Jr. on Oct. 24, 1934. On July 18, 1953 she married Roy LaPointe. Melvina was a devoted Christian who lived for the Lord, her husband and her family. Melvina is survived by six daughters, Susan (Marlowe) Paul of Menominee, Jane (Andrew) Centala of Rogers City, Patti (Pete) Witulski of Grand Lake, Joan (Anthony) Micketti of Adrian, Brenda (David) Sorget ...

JANICE ANN MAYNARD

March 27, 1947 - Dec. 26, 2024 Janice Ann Maynard, age 77, of Rogers City, passed away at home with her family at her side on Dec. 26, 2024. She was born in Rogers City to Joseph and Blanche (Nowicki) Kuznicki on March 27, 1947. Janice graduated from Rogers City High School in 1966. ...